Braised Lentils With Cloves

Name: Braised Lentils With Cloves
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 whole cloves; 1 small onion, peeled; 2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups petite green lentils or 1 1/2 cups regular green lentils; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 2 tablespoons sherry wine (you can also try using 2 tbsp of fruit juice or apple cider); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Submitted by blucoat

"This is a unique and flavourful recipe from "Cooking Light" Magazine. Cloves infuse the braising liquid--and thus the lentils--with savory, spicy notes. If you are using the regular sized lentils, you may have to simmer them for a little longer."

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Ready In:: 42mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 whole cloves
1 small onion, peeled
2 cups water
1 ¹⁄₂ cups petite green lentils or 1 1/2 cups regular green lentils
¹⁄₄ cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons sherry wine (you can also try using 2 tbsp of fruit juice or apple cider)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sea salt

directions

Insert cloves into onion.
Combine onion, water, and next 9 ingredients (water through broth) in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Remove onion and bay leaf with a slotted spoon; discard. Stir in salt; cook 2 minutes.